The Great Gatsby, Chapter 1

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  1. vulnerable
    susceptible to criticism or persuasion or temptation
    Children's brains are, undeniably, still developing, so any harm inflicted by the new technology will be doubly dangerous for their vulnerable young minds. —The Guardian (Apr 8, 2013) 2. "In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since." (Gatsby, page 7)
    adjective
  2. reserved
    marked by self-restraint and reticence
    Socially reserved – though less so than he used to be – he nevertheless enjoys being No 1. —The Guardian (Mar 10, 2013) " . . . We've always been unusually communicative in a reserved way." (Gatsby, page 7)
    adjective
Created on Wed May 01 17:50:02 EDT 2013 (updated Wed May 01 17:57:08 EDT 2013)

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